South Central Public Health District

A woman in her 70s is the first person to die in Jerome County attributed to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Twin Falls County has had its first death due to novel coronavius (COVID-19).

Southern Idaho health officials expect to see more confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Twin Falls County as there have been more than one case that resulted in community spread.

All counties within the South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) now have at least one or more confirmed case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as Gooding County reports its first confirmed case.

The first case of novel coronavirus has been reported in Camas County by southern Idaho health officials

The public health district of the Magic Valley has put out a call for donations of personal protective equipment for area first responders and health care workers as supplies are being strained.

A Cassia County woman has died due to complications with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while two counties in the Magic Valley have their first reports of the virus.

South Central Public Health District confirmed Friday evening the first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lincoln County

Southern Idaho health officials have confirmed a second case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Twin Falls County

State health officials say three men have died from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Idaho

There are now 12 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Blaine County prompting state and local authorities to prepare a Shelter in Place order for the county.

Southern Idaho health officials say one of the confirmed cases of novel coronavirus reported in Blaine County is being considered a community spread case and did not result in travel or any apparent contact with another person infected with the virus.

Central Idaho health officials have confirmed the first case of novel coronavirus in a Twin Falls County man

Another confirmed case of novel coronavirus has been reported in Blaine County with a first case in Madison County. The latest report brings Idaho's total number of confirmed cases of novel corona virus to nine.

Southern Idaho health officials say a Blaine County woman has tested positive for the novel coronavirus or COVID-19

Expected cooler temperatures have prompted the local health district in the Magic Valley to encourage people to get the flu vaccination as soon as possible.

A health advisory for a Magic Valley reservoir has been lifted by southern Idaho health officials.

Later this month, emergency responders, among others, will take part in a day-two day workshop to train in the event of a disease outbreak.

September is National Preparedness Month, and South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) is urging area residents to take action now to help prevent disease outbreaks in the home and community.

In an effort to celebrate moms and breastfeeding, South Central Public Health District has set up several informational booths at their district locations during the first week in August.